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Eric Anderson
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Reflecting on a Special Edition Synod
Eric Anderson's reflection on a Special Edition Synod reveals some of the challenges of the virtual format.
Kerisa Carmelo
Jul 17, 20192 min read
Mālama ‘Āina - Reflecting on a Resolution
Reflection on the Resolution Regarding The Use of Plastic Foam (ie. Styrofoam) Single use plastic foam products are used throughout the...
Kristen Young
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Reflection: We are the United Church of Christ
“United in Spirit and inspired by God’s grace, we welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.” I saw the mission of the UCC being...
Neal MacPherson
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Reflection: A greater sense of unity
It had been twenty years since I attended a General Synod, and so I was curious as to what I would experience in Milwaukee. I found that...
John Narruhn
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Reflection: "A true spiritual and enlightening moment"
Hello all! My name is John Narruhn and I had the great blessing to be representing the Church of the Holy Cross as a first-time delegate...
Kealahou Alika
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Reflection: A time of witness
Worship remains central to the life of the United Church of Christ and the moments at General Synod were significant for me. I was...
Kerisa Carmelo
Jul 11, 20192 min read
Reflection: Wisdom and Hawaiian views
First, I want to say thank you, to the Association of the Hawaiian Evangelical Churches and to the Hawaii Conference United Church of...
Florentino Cordova
Jul 11, 20193 min read
Reflection: Singing in one accord
My first meeting with the rest of the Hawai‘i delegates at the Conference Office, I quickly realized how busy we were going to be at...
Nixon Jack
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Reflection: Renovation, reconstruction, reenforcement
I thank our Heavenly Father for guides and health. HCUCC for the opportunity to attend. Mahalo, Lori, for your calmness of leading, as...
Linda Ka‘auwai-Iwamoto
Jul 11, 20191 min read
Reflection: "I was moved by the resolutions..."
I am honored to have been a part of the 32nd General Synod of the United Church of Christ, a HCUCC Conference delegate and representing...
